Sylmasta Pipe Repair, Maintenance and Refurbishment Case Studies
The following Case Studies highlight pipe repair, maintenance and refurbishment applications which Sylmasta products have been used in, from major infrastructure projects to leak sealing in domestic kitchens and bathrooms.
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Case Study: Reinforcement of 6 Metres of Corroded Steel Pipe in a Fire Station Pumping House
A 6 metre section of 150mm steel pipe including two 90 degree elbow bends at a fire station pump house is reinforced with SylWrap HD after being badly weakened by corrosion
Case Study: Using Epoxy Putty for Cracked & Damaged Brick Repair & Restoration
Bricks suffering from cracks, holes and missing chunks as a result of lime blow are seamlessly repaired using epoxy putty coloured with brick dust at a site in the south of England
Case Study: Repair of a Leaking 150mm Steel 90 Degree Elbow Bend at a Quarry Wash Plant
When a quarry in the UK could not fit a pipe repair clamp around a leaking 150mm steel 90 degree elbow bend, they instead used a SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit to seal the line
Case Study: Desalination Plant Partially Buried 3000mm FRP Discharge Return Pipe Repair
A desalination plant in Saudi Arabia needed to seal gaps between connecting rings left during installation of a 3 metre diameter FRP pipe before the facility could go online
Case Study: CAE1500 With a Miracle Decoration Repair to Save a Family’s Christmas
Sylmasta CAE1500 Superglue saves Christmas for a family with the repair of a decoration passed down through generations which had been accidentally snapped in two
Case Study: Refurbishment & Repair of Power Plant Condenser Unit Deformed by Corrosion
Ceramic Supergrade rebuilds the cast iron face of a 20-year-old condenser unit deformed by heavy corrosion at a power plant in Puerto Rico, extending the lifespan of the part
Case Study: Steel District Heating System Pipe Suspended in Ceiling Live Pinhole Leak Repair
A steel pipe suspended in the ceiling of a building as part of a district heating system undergoes a live repair after a pinhole leak began causing substantial water damage
Case Study: Repair of a Cracked 90-year-old 70mm Malleable Iron Water Supply Pipe
With replacement fittings for a cracked 90-year-old malleable iron pipe no longer manufactured because of its age, a repair solution was needed to avoid replacing the entire line
Case Study: Corroded Tank Repair at a Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical Plant
A heavily corroded industrial tank at a pharmaceutical plant undergoes repair and refurbishment to extend its lifespan by several years ahead of a planned replacement
Case Study: Liquid Metal Lays Anti Slip Flooring Surfaces at PepsiCo Plant in Chile
12 different areas of an industrial plant operated by PepsiCo in Chile are given new anti slip surfaces in a cost effective application using Liquid Metal and silicon carbide grit
Case Study: Live Leak Contaminated Water Pipe Repair at a Wastewater Treatment Works
Catastrophe was averted at a Wastewater Treatment Works in the UK thanks to a live leak repair carried out after a contaminated water pipe was mistakenly cut through
Case Study: ‘Impossible’ Repair of a 900mm Water Main Flange Leak in an Underground Chamber
A 900mm steel water main in an underground chamber flooded by water escaping from significant cracks around a flange in Malaysia undergoes an ‘impossible’ repair
Case Study: Magic Corner Kitchen Unit Repair Saves a Client Over £200 in Replacement Costs
The high-strength bonding properties of Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Stick repair a damaged magic corner kitchen unit which would have cost £290 to replace
Case Study: 19th Century Lantern Restoration Using Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty
Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty is used in the restoration of a Victorian candle-lit lantern dated to the 1870s or 1880s, returning the item to full working order
Case Study: Snapped Nozzle on a 1500mm Seawater Cooling Line Repair & Reinforcement
The main supply line in a seawater cooling system undergoes urgent repair and reinforcement after a snapped nozzle began discharging water 5 metres into the air
Case Study: Live Leak Pinhole Repair on 150mm Elbow at Pumping House in Malaysia
An elbow joint leaking from a pinhole in a Malaysia pumping house undergoes a live leak repair under 6 bar pressure which enabled systems to remain operational
Case Study: Repair of a Leaking 200mm Fuel Oil Line Pressure Resistant to 44 bar in Libya
A corroded underground 200mm fuel oil in Libya leaking through a small crack is sealed with a repair pressure resistant to 44 bar and capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 70°C
Case Study: Repair of a Cracked Copper Pipe in a Camper Van Boiler System
A camper van owner repairs a very difficult-to-access copper pipe in the van’s boiler system which was leaking water through a large crack whenever the boiler was turned on
Case Study: Bahrain International Airport Repair of Leaking Step Joint on 100mm UPVC Pipe
Systems are kept operational at Bahrain International Airport thanks to an under pressure repair on a 100mm UPVC pipe leaking from a step joint
Case Study: Creating an Abrasion Resistant Surface for Pug Mill Extruder Barrels
Ceramic Brushable Blue is used to coat pug mill putty extruder barrels, creating an abrasion resistant surface to increase extrusion efficiency and protect against future wear
Case Study: Repair & Refurbishment of a 19th Century Pit Wheel at Mordiford Mill
Sylmasta AB provides a waterproof, corrosion resistant material to protect a 19th century pit wheel from water ingress and help bond two steel hoops to its castings for reinforcement
Case Study: Reinforcement of Weakened Pipe Elbow Joint on 100mm 22 bar Sulphuric Acid Line
An elbow on a 100mm sulphuric acid pipeline which had degraded from 22mm thickness to just 1mm undergoes urgent reinforcement in a petrochemical refinery in Saudi Arabia
Case Study: 650mm Ductile Iron Pipe Located in Pit Undergoes Live Leak Coupling Joint Repair
Coupling joints connecting a 2 metre long section of 650mm ductile iron pipe with a water line buried in an old inspection pit are sealed after they were discovered to be leaking
Case Study: Live Leak Repair of a Cracked 4 bar 250mm PCCP Pipe Stub in Saudi Arabia
After several failed repair attempts, a cracked 250mm PCCP stub under 4 bar pressure with no isolation valve in Saudi Arabia undergoes a live leak repair followed by reinforcement
Case Study: Emergency Repair of Hospital 300mm Air Conditioning Pipe on Hottest Day of June
On a day when temperatures in London hit 27ºC, a burst 300mm pipe forced the shutdown of a hospital air conditioning system until a SylWrap repair was made
Case Study: Buried 600mm Asbestos Cement Pipe Leaking Sleeve Repair in Mexico
Leaks at both ends of a sleeve on a buried 600mm asbestos cement pipe are permanently sealed to prevent any more fluid escaping by a water utility company in Mexico
Case Study: Industrial Metal Repairs a Large Gouge to Refurbish a Drill Base Stand
A drill base stand undergoes refurbishment and repair with Industrial Metal used to seamlessly fill in a significant gouge caused by a previous owner’s misuse
Case Study: Repair of an 80mm Split to a Plastic Hose Supplying Water to a Pond
Landscaping work caused a 80mm longitudinal split to a buried plastic hose supplying water to a pond with a wider 300mm damage area successfully repaired by Sylmasta
Case Study: Reinforcement of Weakened 22 Degree Cast Iron Pipe Elbows
An elbow joint blow out alerted a water company that mains in their valve chamber were below spec, with Sylmasta reinforcing the pipes to prevent similar incidents happening in future
Case Study: Extending the Life of 20m Pipe Bridges Through Leak Repair & Reinforcement
Two 20m pipe bridges leaking sewage into a stream from numerous corroded joints undergo repair and reinforcement, extending their lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacement